"Everyone in the game knew (Prespakis) was an immense talent and she's getting a hell of a lot of defensive pressure applied to her. So far, six games into her AFLW career, she's copping heat every week," coach Daniel Harford said.

"Her mental strength to fight through at such a tender age is very positive."

Kate Lutkins (20 disposals) tried hard for Brisbane all day, but the Lions' cause wasn't helped by losing forward Kate McCarthy in the third term after a crunching head collision with Jess Hosking.

She later returned to the field after passing a concussion test.

McCarthy opened the Lions' account in the first with typical speed and spark before Tilly Lucas-Rodd levelled for the Blues, followed by Brisbane's Jade Ellenger scoring the first of her two goals in an impressive debut.

The contest tightened up in a more congested second term, with the Blues scoring the only major through Darcy Vescio, before Carlton romped home.

Carlton will now face the Bulldogs in the final round of the regular season, while the Lions will need a win against Collingwood to be any hope of making finals.

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